Pink Eye Symptoms To which pink eye type lead your symptoms
What are the pink eye symptoms you or your baby suffer from. It depends of course on which type of conjunctivitis/ pink eye is haunting you. Every type has its specific symptoms. This list of possible symptoms might point you in a more specific direction as to which type you're dealing with
Viral pink eye symptoms
In viral pink eye the eye looks red/ pinkish with a watery discharge
This usually affects one eye
Eye looks pink or red
Excessive watery discharge from the infected eye. The fluid is more or less transparent
Feels like there is something in the eye
Often it is accompanied by "cold like" symptoms, like a sinus congestion and runny nose
Eye lids may be swollen
Sometimes looking at bright lights is painful
This is a highly contagious type and usually goes away by itself in 7 to 10 days after the first symptoms appear. However this infection must be correctly detected and treated
Bacterial pink eye symptoms
Bacterial pink eye can cause moderate to heavy yellow or greenish discharge
This affects both eyes
Pink or red eyes
Pain in your eye
Feels like there is something in the eye
Causes a moderate to heavy discharge which maybe yellow or greenish in color. It can form a crust around the eye during the night making it difficult to open it in the morning
Swelling. Is also contagious. When you think that you or your child might have bacterial conjunctivitis, contact your doctor. He or she will see if it this is the case and if necessary will take action to fight the infection
This is especially necessary when it is accompanied by a runny nose, earache or cough which can be caused by the same bacteria
Usually it resolves in 7 to 10 days after symptoms appear
Your doctor also wants to make sure the infection didn't spread to areas where the symptoms did not yet show themselves
Chlamydia pink eye symptoms
In both babies and adults pink eye can be caused by STD's like chlamydia or gonorrhea. This is a case of gonorrheal conjunctivitis
In adults conjunctivitis caused by chlamydia usually develops slowly. Most often there is no change in vision and no pain. Symptoms may include:
Watery discharge
Irritation
Possible redness
Occasionally sensitivity to light
Both adults and newborn babies can get it; the newborns can attract it during birth. In a newborn baby the symptoms may be redness in the eye and watery discharge. This starts when the baby is five to seven days old
When you suspect you or your child have this pink eye type immediately contact your doctor
Besides the pinkish color and itchy feeling, allergic conjunctivitis s frequently accompanied by other typical allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching nose or a sore throat
Also affects both eyes
Pink or Red eyes
Feels like there is something in the eye
Itching in the eye
Excessive tearing
Watery discharge from the nose
Swelling of conjunctiva membrane results in what seems to look like clear blisters on the whites of your eyes
Sometimes your nose starts to itch and becomes red
It is frequently accompanied by other typical allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching nose or a sore throat
If the symptoms don't go away even after using one of the suggested home remedies, contact your doctor
Chemical pink eye symptoms
When you get an irritant chemical substance in your eye(s) you can experience one or more of the following symptoms of conjunctivitis
We made the distinction between mild, serious and severe chemical conjunctivitis
Mild symptoms
Redness in the eye
Eye irritation
Mild pain in the eye
Tearing
More serious symptoms
Eyes getting even more red
Also the eyes swell more
Pain in the eye becomes worse
Blurred vision
Severe symptoms which are caused by a strong acid or alkali
Damage to the eye surface
Severe eye pain
Loss of vision
If you get an irritant chemical substance in your eye wash your eyes immediately with a very large amount of water and contact your doctor, even so if the chemical substance is or looks "safe and harmless"
The reason is that some common household products like bleach or even furniture polish can do a lot of damage
Giant papillary pink eye symptoms
GPC is often accompanied by red bumps on the underside of the eyelids
Again affects both eyes
Causes intolerance to contact lenses
Itching in the eye
Heavy discharge or tearing
Red bumps on the underside of the eyelids
This is a common complication with people who wear contact lenses
When you suspect your returning bouts of conjunctivitis come from an underlying disease, contact your doctor
Subconjuctival hemorrhage symptoms
Although it looks and sounds terrible subconjunctival hemorrhage is nothing more than tiny blood vessels in the white of your eye that burst from changes in pressure or forceful movements, like serious laughter or bending over
Slight or partial redness in the eyes
Does NOT involve the iris (colored portion of the eye)
Vision is NOT affected
No pain or itching
Tiny blood vessels in the white of your eye burst from changes in pressure or forceful movements
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